Publisher's Letter
In my family, we have a rule that everyone has learned to accept over the years: it’s okay to disagree with each other. It’s okay to discuss our disagreements—even passionately. More »
Who Is My Brother?
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When Jesus appointed his twelve disciples, he chose fishermen and tax collectors—everyday tradesmen and the equivalent of office workers. More »
We humans are a funny breed. At one moment, we are arguing with a family member, growing more and more angry. More »
The time had come for Jesus to begin his journey to Jerusalem—and to the cross. He knew that word of his teachings and miracles had gone ahead of him, so he was cautious about entering certain villages. More »
Special Feature
We live in fearful times. A quick glance at the news turns up floods of warnings about economic distress, wars and threats of wars, natural disasters, and dozens of other terrifying possibilities. More »
The other day, I went into Manhattan for a meeting on 31st Street. Afterwards I decided to take a stroll around midtown. It was a beautiful summer day. The temperature was just right, and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. More »
We often think of Advent merely as the four-week period just before Christmas—a time when we look forward to Jesus’ coming to live among us. But in reality, this season is a kind of sacrament that can help us be alert for the many different ways Jesus comes to us all year long. More »